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Sci-Fi Science Fiction Short Stories

METAtropolis: Green Space Audiobook Review

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METAtropolis: Green Space

Written by: Jay Lake, Elizabeth Bear, Karl Schroeder, Seanan McGuire, Tobias S. Buckell, Mary Robinette Kowal, Ken Scholes
Narrated by: Dion Graham, Robin Miles, Mark Boyett, Scott Brick, Allyson Johnson, Sanjiv Jhaveri, Jennifer Van Dyck, Jonathan Davis
Length: 14 hrs and 16 mins
Series: METAtropolis, Book 3
Release Date:10-15-13, Publisher: Audible Frontiers

Warning! You’re entering serious geek territory! Only authorized geeky personnel is to proceed beyond this point! OK, I’m kidding but seriously, this is some awesome hardcore sci-fi stuff. When a few years ago I started listening to audiobooks, one of the first books that I listened to was the original METAtropolis and I can say without any doubt that it was that moment I got completely hooked on the medium. If you haven’t read it, it’s a collection of five novellas specifically written for this book by award-winning sci-fi authors and narrated by actors from the awesome Battlestar Galactica TV show and other A Team voice talent. I just can’t recommend it enough. After hungrily plowing through it I immediately got my little hands on the next installment of this series – METAtropolis: Cascadia and indulged in some more amazing science fiction from these talented authors. That was somewhere around 2011 or 2012, I think. Imagine my recent reaction when I found out there’s a new third book.

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Literary Sci-Fi

The Islanders by Christopher Priest (Audiobook Review)

The Islanders by Christopher Priest Audiobook Review
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The Islanders

Written by: Christopher Priest

Narrated by: Michael Maloney

Length: 11 hrs and 21 mins

Format: Unabridged

Release Date:12-17-12

Publisher: Audible Ltd

The Islanders is the type of book that’s not going to be universally liked by everyone. Not that there is something hard to understand in it or it’s flawed, but because, at least in my opinion, it doesn’t fit in the classic definition for a science fiction novel. I had my suspicions after experiencing The Prestige and my expectations were for something out of the ordinary that will surprise me. I wasn’t disappointed.

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Sci-Fi Short Stories

A Little Short for an Alien by Frances Pauli (Audiobook Review)

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A Little Short for an Alien

Written by: Frances Pauli

Narrated by: Eric Vincent

Length: 3 hrs and 17 mins

Format: Unabridged

Release Date:03-28-13

Publisher: Frances Pauli

I really enjoyed this little collection of short sci-fi stories. They were fun and entertaining – perfect to just relax a little bit and have a good chuckle. Let’s see what’s in the box:

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Fiction Mystery Sci-Fi Science Fiction

The Device by Patrick Skelton

The Device Audiobook Review
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The Device by Patrick Skelton

Written by: Patrick Skelton

Narrated by: Kurt Feldner

Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins

Format: Unabridged

Release Date:10-04-13

Publisher: Patrick Skelton

The Device by Patrick Skelton seemed like an intriguing sci-fi story so I couldn’t resist reading it. A mysterious device, a troubled man on a quest to uncover the secrets of his past  and a chilling discovery that might change the world. What’s not to like? It’s an interesting premise and the author largely delivers.